Family-run Vietnamese · Honolulu

Fresh today —
and the photo
proves it.

A small counter inside Midtown Eats. Mandy Nguyen runs it. Her family came from Vietnam by boat — that boat is in the logo. She ran her own shop at Kahala Mall from 2005 to 2015, and now she's back. Chicken pho, banh mi, hand-rolled spring rolls. All authentic, never fusion.

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Open till 9 PM · (808) 200-0209
Chicken pho on dark walnut — bean sprouts, scallion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro
Inside Midtown Eats 1515 Liona St · Counter #2
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Midtown Eats Food Court1515 Liona St, Honolulu
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Every day11 AM – 9 PM
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Why Ms. Nguyen

Three things you should know.

Fresh banh mi baguette
01.

It's authentic, never fusion.

Mandy keeps everything the real way — the way it's meant to taste. The bread on every banh mi here is delivered fresh every morning.

Bowl of clear chicken pho broth
02.

The broth is built overnight.

Whole chicken, bones, charred ginger and onions, toasted star anise and cardamom. No shortcuts. No powder. When it's gone, it's gone.

Plate of hand-rolled crispy spring rolls
03.

Over 1,000 spring rolls a week.

All hand-rolled. All hand-fried. The filling is chicken, taro, jicama, carrot. Mandy's own recipe.

Mandy Nguyen at her counter inside Midtown Eats, with pho, banh mi, summer rolls, and Vietnamese iced coffee laid out in front of her
Meet Mandy

My family came to America by boat.

In the late '70s and early '80s, we left Vietnam the way so many families did — with almost nothing, looking for a chance at something better. That boat is in our logo. It's how we got here, and it's who we are. We brought our culture with us — our food most of all.

I ran my shop at Kahala Mall from 2005 to 2015. Then I closed, and ten years went by — but people never forgot. They still stop me and ask, "Wait, are you familiar? Oh — from Kahala Mall." That's why I came back.

Everything I make, I keep authentic. Not fusion — authentic. The chicken pho is what sets me apart. Everyone in town does beef broth. I do chicken — lighter, smoother, my own recipe.

"Good ingredients, cooked well, the real way. I'm still here, every day. Come find me."
What people say

Straight from Google.

Haymon
Local Guide
Google
★★★★★

Excellent banh mi rolls! Decent pricing, great size. The bread is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect because it doesn't cut the roof of your mouth. I see everyone get pho, so we'll have to try that next time.

Ronin
Local Guide
Google
★★★★★

Ordered the chicken pho. For the price, it's okay ($18). Broth is clean, not as flavorful as I expected. I still need to try the other dishes.

Mandy (Owner)
Response from the owner

Thanks for the honest review. Our broth is intentionally lighter than typical beef pho. Next time try the Rare Steak Pho — the broth on that one is richer. Would love to make it right.

Amanda M.
Local Guide
Google
★★★★★

The noodle was silky soft and texture was chewy. The broth was very clean and full of flavor. Perfect for the day after a tough night.

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Visit us

Just come find us.

Address
Midtown Eats Food Court
1515 Liona St, Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone
(808) 200-0209
Hours
  • Mon11 AM – 9 PM
  • Tue11 AM – 9 PM
  • Wed11 AM – 9 PM
  • Thu11 AM – 9 PM
  • Fri11 AM – 9 PM
  • Sat11 AM – 9 PM
  • Sun11 AM – 9 PM
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Parking & entry

Where to park, how to walk in.

Garage parking is right above the building. The short video shows exactly where to park and how to enter Midtown Eats Food Court, so you walk straight to the counter on your first try.

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Good to know

Questions, answered.

Everything you might want to ask before you stop by the counter.

Where exactly is Ms. Nguyen?

We're Counter #2 inside Midtown Eats Food Court, on the ground floor at 1515 Liona St, Honolulu, HI 96814 — right next to Walmart & Sam's Club. Walk into the food hall and look for the Ms. Nguyen counter. Get directions →

Is parking free?

Yes. The garage sits right above the building — park in the stalls marked "Commercial" on levels 1 through 2.5. You can enter the parking structure from both Liona and Rycroft Streets. Our short parking video shows exactly where to go.

What are your hours?

We're open every day, 11 AM – 9 PM. The pho broth is made fresh each day — when it's gone, it's gone — so earlier in the day is your best bet for the full menu.

Can I order takeout or delivery?

For takeout, just order at our counter and let us know it's to-go. You can also call ahead at (808) 200-0209.

Do you have vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes. Our Sautéed Lemongrass Tofu banh mi is vegetarian, and the Vegan Tofu Summer Rolls are fully plant-based. Just ask at the counter and we'll point you to what works.

What should I order first?

Mandy's Chicken Pho is the signature — most regulars order it first. The Chicken Egg Rolls and the Saigon Special banh mi are the other two crowd favorites. See the full menu →

Is the counter family- and wheelchair-friendly?

Yes to both. Kids are welcome at our counter and in the food hall's dining areas. Everything is on the ground floor with no steps from the parking structure, and ADA-accessible restrooms and parking stalls are available nearby.